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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
endless complaints stalled the process of selecting the winning design for the memorial
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as in to die
to stop functioning
the engine stalls sometimes when it's very cold outside
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as in delay
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Recent Examples of stall
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Guard has previously been nominated to the federal bench, but his path was stalled by questions about his role in the Hope Florida scandal.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Should the process to pass the long-term measures stall, leaders could opt to pursue another short-term continuing resolution and again punt the funding issue down the line.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Verb
New York's sidewalks were packed with snow, forcing the bustling city to stall to a crawl as people worked with what space had been cleared.
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The starters who sat out and cheered from the bench, including Aaron Gordon, who sat at his locker room stall perusing the box score afterward with a proud smile.
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Several vehicles that stopped behind her appear to belong to federal agents, based on activity observed in other videos.—
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The prioritization for that new safety should probably be in coverage skills, because Moehrig and Ransom are known more for their run-stopping and tackling prowesses.—
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By 1971, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and Brian Jones had all died at the age of twenty-seven from drugs and alcohol.—
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This year's awards season promises to deliver more inspiration, but in the meantime, do yourself a favor an invest in a quality round brush, some styling gel or pomade, and a ride-or-die can of hairspray.—
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Amazon Prime Video confirmed to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand that Michaels will be back in the booth for Prime Video during the 2026 NFL season.—
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While the robot possesses a 360-degree sensor suite (LiDAR and HD cameras) for autonomous navigation, on-site reports noted that the CES floor performances were partially human-controlled using a dedicated remote to ensure safety in the crowded booth.—
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From plane seatback organizers to carry-on cup holders, these accessories can save you from boarding delays and other headaches—starting at $9.—
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Hi Lab positions HyDee as a response to those challenges by eliminating charging delays associated with battery systems.—
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his counterpart from Mexico on Sunday to discuss strategies to halt drug trafficking operations in Mexico and the United States.—
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Coming off a loss at home against Calgary on Saturday that halted their season-high six game winning streak, the Penguins were shut out for the fourth time this season.—
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The video ends with the sound of the SUV crashing into a parked car.—
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Her vehicle accelerated down the road, crashing into parked cars nearby.—
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And don’t overlook L’Epicerie du Metropole, a petite pâtisserie and gourmet food shop that sells French pastries, handmade chocolates, and (when in season) gorgeous Metropole mooncake gift boxes.—
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Tissue boxes were brought to the families as the testimony began.—
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Deep into stoppage time, Gabriel and David Raya were both beaten to the ball by Brobbey, who acrobatically hooked a volley into the vacated net.—
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As the clock ticked well over 90 minutes and into stoppage time, KC’s Ellie Wheeler provided an equalizer in stunning fashion to send the match to extra time.—
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“Stall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stall. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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